Best Resumes for College Students And New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career!

by Kursmark, Louise M.

• ISBN13: 9781593572389
• ISBN10: 1593572387
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

College students, recent graduates, college counselors, and career service counselors will find this comprehensive resource a must-have in creating outstanding, get-the-job resumes. More than just sample resumes, this reference acknowledges and describes the skills and attributes that employers find valuable in the workplace and shows new graduates how to demonstrate them in writing.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Thirteen Steps to an Effective Resume	vi
Part 1: Working Toward Your New Career	1	(60)
Proving Your Value to Employers	3	(19)
Step 1: Identify Your Job Target and Write Job Target Statements	3	(2)
Step 2: Identify Your Core Job Qualifications	5	(7)
Step 3: Compile Evidence of Your Hard and Soft Skills	12	(10)
Writing Your Resume	22	(20)
Step 4: Start Strongly with Well-Organized Contact Information	24	(2)
Step 5: Sell Your Strongest Qualifications in a Powerful Skills Summary	26	(5)
Step 6: Emphasize Education as a Key Credential	31	(3)
Step 7: Describe Your Work Experience with a Focus on Skills and Achievements	34	(2)
Step 8: Add the Extras to Give You a Competitive Advantage	36	(1)
Step 9: Format, Edit, and Polish Your Draft	37	(3)
Step 10: Cross-Check Your Evidence Against Core Job Qualifications	40	(1)
Step 11: Proofread Your Final Resume	41	(1)
Managing Your Job Search---Online and Off	42	(10)
Step 12: Convert Your Resume for an Online Job Search	42	(7)
Step 13: Make Networking Work for You	49	(3)
Writing Effective Job Search Letters	52	(9)
Cover Letters	52	(4)
Networking Letters	56	(1)
Thank-You Letters	56	(5)
Part 2: Sample Resumes for College Graduates and Students	61	(162)
Resumes for Associate Degree Graduates	63	(12)
Resumes for Internship and Co-op Applicants	75	(19)
Resumes for Graduates with Bachelor's Degrees	94	(61)
Resumes for Graduates with Advanced Degrees	155	(35)
Resumes for ``Average'' Students	190	(22)
Resumes and Strategies for Nontraditional Students	212	(11)
Appendix: Resume Development Worksheet	223	(5)
Find a Professional Resume Writer	228	(4)
Index	232